instrument panel PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2002 Owner's Guide

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The following buttons are on the systems monitor
control panel which is located to the right of the
instrument panel cluster:

E/M (English/Metric): Use this button to change
the display between English and metric units.

TRIP RESET: This button allows you to reset your
trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer, press the
TRIP RESET button. The trip odometer will now
accumulate miles (kilometers) until the next reset.

TIRE PRESS RESET: This button allows you to
reset the check tire pressure system. To reset the
system or for more information, see ªCheck Tire
Pressure Systemº in the Index.

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The following buttons are on the DIC control
panel which is located to the right of the instrument
panel cluster:
E/M (English/Metric): This button allows you to
change the display between English and metric units.
TRIP RESET: This button allows you to reset your trip
odometer. To reset the trip odometer, press the TRIP
RESET button. The trip odometer will now accumulate
miles (kilometers) until the next reset.MODE: This button allows you to toggle through the
DIC modes (Vehicle Data, Personalization
Programming, Compass Calibration).
SELECT: This button allows you to select a DIC mode.
RESET: This button, when used along with other
buttons, will allow you to reset system functions.
Vehicle Data
Average Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT button
until the display shows AVG FUEL ECONOMY.
Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term
approximation of your overall driving conditions. To
learn the average fuel economy from a new starting
point, press the RESET button for five seconds while
the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the SELECT
button until the display shows INST FUEL ECONOMY.
Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving
conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade
of the road being traveled. The RESET button does not
function in this mode.

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Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)
CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your field of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it's dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your field of view.
If you have the optional Head-Up Display (HUD), you
can see some of the driver information also available on
your instrument panel cluster. The information may
be displayed in English or metric units and appears
as a reflection on the windshield. The HUD shows
the following:

Speedometer Reading

Turn Signal Indicators

High
-beam Indicator Symbol
CHECK GAGES Message (for low oil pressure,
high coolant temperature, low oil level, high/low
battery, brake, ABS and air bag.)

Low Fuel Warning Symbol

Radio Frequency and Playback Mode
HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the
instrument panel.
The speedometer may display a difference of 1.5 mph
(2.4 km/h) from the HUD image. This is normal.

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When the ignition key is turned to ON, all possible
HUD images will come on, then the HUD will
operate normally.
If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you
may not see something important, such as a warning
light. So be sure to scan your displays and controls and
the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle
without HUD.
NOTICE:
Although the HUD image appears to be near
the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking
aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose.
If you try to use it that way, such as in a parking
lot, you may misjudge distance and run
into something.
The HUD controls are located to the left of the
steering column.
1. Start your engine and turn the HUD INTENSITY
knob all of the way clockwise to MAX (Maximum).
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by
ambient light, and where you have set the HUD
INTENSITY knob.

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Mode Buttons
You may choose the direction of air delivery by
selecting one of the five mode buttons.
(Defog): This setting directs most of the airflow to
the floor ducts and the windshield defroster. A small
amount of airflow is directed to the side window
defroster outlets. This mode can be useful to remove the
moisture from the inside of the windshield when the
outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high.
(Floor): This setting directs most of the airflow to
the floor ducts with some airflow directed to the side
window defrosters. There is also a small amount of
airflow directed to the front defroster.
(Bi-Level): This setting directs airflow through
both the instrument panel outlets and the floor ducts.
There is also a small amount of air directed to the front
defroster and the side window defrosters.
(Vent): This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets.
FRONT (Defrost): This setting directs most of
the airflow to the windshield defroster with some
airflow to the side window defrosters and floor ducts.
To improve windshield clearing performance when you
select FRONT defrost, your air conditioning compressor
will run automatically above approximately 40
F (4
C).
This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
Even though the compressor may be running, the A/C
light will not come on in FRONT defrost unless you
select A/C.
RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button
to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle.
This is helpful when you are trying to quickly cool the
interior of the vehicle or to limit odors entering the
vehicle. RECIRC may be selected in all manual airflow
modes except FRONT defrost. If you select RECIRC
while in defrost, the RECIRC light will flash to let
you know that this is not allowed. This is to help
prevent fogging.

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PASS (Passenger's Side Temperature): The knob on
the right is used to change the temperature of the air
coming through the system on the passenger's side of
the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease the set
temperature. Turn the knob toward the red area to
increase the set temperature. When this knob is
adjusted, only the word PASS will be displayed
under the set temperature.
(Fan): The button with the fan symbol allows
you to manually adjust the fan speed. Press the HIGH
side to increase fan speed and the LOW side to decrease
fan speed.
MODE: Press this button repeatedly to cycle through
the choices on the display to select the air delivery mode
of airflow into the vehicle. The system will stay in the
selected mode until MODE is pressed again or until the
AUTO button is pressed.

FLOOR: This setting directs most of the airflow to
the floor ducts.

DEFOG: This setting directs most of the airflow to
the floor ducts and the windshield outlets.
BI
-LEVEL: This setting directs airflow through
both the instrument panel outlets and the floor ducts.
This mode will deliver slightly warmer air through
the floor ducts.

PANEL: This setting directs airflow through the
instrument panel outlets.
Whenever MODE is pressed, the display will show the
current system settings for five seconds before returning
the display to the exterior temperature.
FRONT (Defrost): This setting directs most
of the airflow to the windshield with some airflow to the
side window outlets and floor ducts.
To improve windshield clearing performance when you
select FRONT defrost, the air conditioning compressor
will run automatically when outside temperatures are
above approximately 40F (4C). This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield. Even though the
compressor may be running, the A/C light will not
come on in FRONT defrost unless you select A/C.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button to send
outside air through the system.

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Be sure not to cover the sensor located on the top of the
instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor
regulates interior temperatures based on sun load.
To avoid blowing cold air through the system in cold
weather, the automatic system will delay turning on the
fan until warm air is available. The length of delay
depends on engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan
button will override this delay and cancel the automatic
mode, returning the system to manual mode.
The EXT (exterior) temperature sensor is located in the
front of the vehicle behind the grill. The EXT temperature
displayed may not be accurate for a few minutes if you
have restarted the engine after it was already warmed.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
air inside the vehicle escape. This reduces the time it
takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your
windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best.
If you have the standard system, for quick cool
-down on
very hot days, use the airflow from the instrument panel
outlets, press RECIRC and A/C with the temperature knob in
the blue area. If this maximum A/C setting is used for long
periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too cold
and dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use A/C without
recirculation with the temperature knob in the blue area.If you have the electronic system, in AUTO mode
the system will cool and dehumidify the air inside
the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system
will maximize its performance by using recirculation
as necessary.
On cool, but sunny days, with the standard system or
through manual operation of the electronic system, use
bi
-level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to
the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air
delivered, turn the temperature knobs.
Heating
If you have the standard system, on cold days use the
floor ducts with the temperature knob in the red area. If
you have the electronic system, press AUTO and adjust
the temperature by turning the temperature knob up or
down. You may also adjust the electronic system
manually by pressing the MODE button and selecting
FLOOR. Again, adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature knobs.
With either system, outside air will be heated and sent
through the floor ducts. The heater works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.

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NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that is sharp. This may damage
the defogger grid. The repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use the vent setting (on the standard
system) to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will
flow through the instrument panel outlets.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle while it's moving. While the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any air delivery mode and any
fan speed.
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle.
Move the knob in the center of each outlet up, down or
side
-to-side to direct the air from the outlet. Use the
thumbwheel in the center to shut the outlet off. For the
most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the
shut off door in the fully opened position.

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See ªTraction Control System Warning Lightº in the
Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn the
traction control system off if you ever need to. You
should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck
in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is
required. See ªRocking Your Vehicleº in the Index.
To turn the system off, press
the TRACTION
CONTROL button located
on the instrument panel
under the comfort controls.The traction control system warning light in the
instrument cluster will come on and stay on. If the
system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button,
the warning light will come on
-- but the system won't
turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a
current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The traction control system warning
light should go off.
The switch indicator light should go back on.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.

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NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won't
strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different
turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your
dealer. All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer
lighting system can be accessed at the left rear lamp
connector. This connector is located under the carpet on
the driver's side in the rear corner of your trunk
compartment. The arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a
trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure
they're all working. Once you disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one
of your vehicle lamps is out.